In order to reduce the emissions associated with furniture manufacturing and purchase, this proposal introduces Hive for Humanity, a joint effort between the Georgia Tech community and Habitat for Humanity. Hive for Humanity will expand on Habitat for Humanity's program that collects gently-used furniture, appliances, and other items to sell at an affordable price in the ReStores. Coordinating strategic drop-off and pick-up of used furniture during move-out periods will provide an influx of furniture to ReStores, a decrease in waste, and mitigation of carbon emissions.

This initiative is mutually beneficial, offering a two-fold benefit of increased donations and sales for ReStores while involving students with a green campus initiative. Through a recurring donation program each semester, they will scale up Habitat for Humanity's initiative, expand reach, and increase sales while contributing to the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. The team plan on utilizing volunteers from Habitat for Humanity to assist students by transporting furniture from the Georgia Tech campus. With marketing geared towards students and involvement made accessible for all, this program will bridge the gap between the Atlanta community and what can often seem like the Georgia Tech 'bubble' paving the way for future volunteering involvement with Habitat for Humanity. The Fellows have designed marketing and social media deliverables to promote and encourage involvement with Hive for Humanity in the Georgia Tech student body.